The Testalinden fire forced the abandonment of the Mount Kobau Star Party which was due to end Sunday morning, below is an email from the organisers of the event, the first time in 31 years that they have had to leave the mountain early. “A fire broke out on Mt Kobau today at around 6 […]
Archives for August 2015
A beautiful day
Yes, last night was scary Today, the sunshine, the blue sky – the smoke is gone (mostly) No on injured, no homes damaged (that we know of) Wind damage yes. We are so lucky Over 200 homes evacuated according to the RDOS – I would speculate that order will or has been rescinded ONCE an […]
Osoyoos Emergency Centre established
A second Emergency Social Services reception centre has been activated at the Sonora Community Centre in Osoyoos at 8505 68 Ave. Residents are asked to check in when they arrive. To register by phone please call 250-498-4985. The Regional District has activated its Emergency Operation Center to support the event. Please visit www.rdos.bc.ca, call 250-492-0237 […]
Evacuations
Yes No homes have been lost Evacuations Spartan Street Parts of Rockcliffe Rd and smaller streets close to the mountain Leighton Crescent – north of Oliver No official word on evacuation details
Testalinda
Known for a slide Now know for a fire that creeped down the creek bed causing havoc again
Readers
In this time of emergency you can use ODN as a way of communicating Post your messages freely. Time for me to get out of the house. Visited the south area where a lot of danger lies in the Rd 16 Testalinda area. Visited the top School Ave with the RCMP – all is well […]
If you are evacuated – go to Community Centre
If you need services go to the Oliver Community Centre (across bridge – east of Hwy 97 at the light
